Sugar Overload

Guys, I hate to say it, but I think I have a problem...

Just kidding! If you know me you know that I am not really a chocolate fan, but every once in awhile we all need a little something sweet.  As I have been blogging, I realized I haven't made anything sweet yet. My meals have all been dinners and not any kind of fun dessert (insert sad face here). Time to change this.

This weekend we went apple picking and came home with WAY to many apples. I quickly used my Pinterest searching skills to find a dessert that included apples. One of the first ones that popped up was for the Snickers and caramel apple pie. Done! Quick and easy is what I like.

The things you need to create this fabulous meal are:

• 2-3 apples (depending on size)
• a bag of mini Snickers (I used about 20 minis)
• 4 ounces of cream cheese
• 2 1/2 cups of Cool Whip 
• 1/4 cup of sweetened condensed milk
• one graham cracker crust tin
• caramel sauce to drizzle on top

Step 1: Cut your apples into small slices.

Step 2: Cut your Snickers into small pieces.

Step 3: Mix the two together in the graham cracker crust pan.

Step 4: Mix the cream cheese, cool whip and condensed milk together until smooth.

Step 5: Put the frosting on top of the apples and Snickers and spread around.

Step 6: Put extra decorative Snickers and apples on top for more delicious flavoring.

Step 7: Drizzle caramel ALL OVER.

Step8: Enjoy!

When I tried the pie I thought it was good even though it was so messy, but then I brought some to my neighbors and they said that is the best dessert they have tasted in a long time. Success! It was a great night as we sat around the fire with some pie and laughter. It was much needed as the week winded down. 

What are some fall desserts that you find yourself cooking? 

Bon appétite!

Nacho Cheese

My students and I were talking about food today and the conversation led to the joke that ends with "nacho cheese."

It got me thinking about dinner tonight. We all know that by the time we get home from school/work all we want to do is relax. But then we think, "oh wait, I'm hungry and need to make dinner." If you are a good meal planner and plan ahead then props to you. I, however, am not that talented and my meal is whatever I can throw together and quickly. So if you are like me I have a very simple, yet delicious scrumptious (one of my students used that word today) nacho meal.

First off, these nachos are a recipe (if you can even call it that) that my mom and I kind of threw this together one day a few years back and have been eating it ever since. There really aren't any measurements and therefore you can put as much of the ingredients in as much as you want. If any of you know me well enough, I really have an issue with putting too much cheese on things...

Any who, back to the instructions.

• I use the El Ranchero salted chips and spread them over a baking pan. I then spread a can of Hormel Chili (uncooked) over the chips and add some freshly cut jalapeños to really get the spice going. 
• My next and favorite step.... CHEESE! I use the Mexican Blend Kraft cheese and use the whole bag. 
• Put it in the oven at maybe 350 degrees or until the cheese is melted. 
• While that is cooking, I cut apart some lettuce and tomatoes to spread on top when the nachos are done. I also make sure to have some sour cream or salsa out for me and the family to use.

Now that you are probably hungry, what is your favorite go to snack or meal on the go? Time to help fellow teachers out! Go!

Bon Appétit!